Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Breaking the micro-agency assessment bottleneck: Embedded analytics for e-commerce portfolio management. Part II.

The study offers a replicable, low-friction design for micro-agencies seeking to scale e-commerce services while improving service quality and speed. These findings demonstrate how embedded analytics can break the assessment bottleneck, unlock latent agency capacity, and support new business models based on service-level agreements and throughput-oriented pricing.

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United we stand, divided we fall: Does this principle still apply to marketing communications in the age of social media?

The statement „united we stand, divided we fall“ remains relevant, but not absolute. In marketing, division can indeed create a momentum, yet it rarely sustains enduring success on its own. It is unity – expressed through trust, inclusivity, and shared meaning – that ultimately enables brands to grow, thrive, adapt, and endure.

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Short CommunicationsVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Česi a reklama 2026

Česká marketingová společnost vydala tlačovú správu, ktorá obsahuje výsledky pravidelného prieskumu zameraného na postoje českej verejnosti k reklame. Výsledky výskumu „Češi a reklama 2026“ boli prezentované na spoločenskom stretnutí takmer 50 odborníkov 26. 2. 2026 v priestoroch Scény 5 v sídle ČMS na Novotného lávce, Praha 1 – Staré Město.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Analysis of the use of selected social networks in Slovak theatres

This study summarises the performance results of social network profiles of selected Slovak theatres in the 2024/25 season. AVG proved to be a key quantitative KPI that should be monitored continuously to ensure reliable evaluation. Social media represent essential marketing communication tools that facilitate direct interaction with spectators.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Occupational stress in the marketing profession: An empirical analysis of stressors

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the marketing profession on the perceived level of occupational stress among marketing professionals and to compare the findings with previous empirical research in the field of work-related stress. The results indicate that marketing professionals report significantly higher levels of stress compared to other occupational groups, particularly in connection with stressors such as time pressure, ambiguous client demands, and rapidly changing project objectives.

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Research PaperVol 21, Issue 1, 2026 Marketing Science and Inspirations Journal Paper

Unpacking the black box: How algorithmic transparency and user control shape trust, satisfaction, and purchase intent in the AI era

This study investigates the „personalisation-privacy paradox“ in AI-driven e-commerce, where consumers appreciate tailored experiences whilst growing concerned about extensive data collection by „black box“ algorithms. Satisfaction demonstrates nearly double the direct influence on purchase intent compared to trust. Critically, high privacy concerns completely nullify personalisation’s positive effects on trust.

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